Sharkbite U855W5 3/8 Inch Pex-b Pipe 5 Ft White

Product Description

The SHARKBITE CASH ACME U855W5 is a 3/8-inch CTS (Copper Tube Size) PEX-B stick pipe rated for both hot and cold potable water distribution. Manufactured using the Type B silane cross-linking method, this pipe delivers enhanced antioxidant and thermal stabilizer content compared to standard PEX formulations, making it especially suitable for chlorinated water systems and recirculation loops. The U855W5 carries a burst pressure rating of 1,100 psi at 73 degrees F and 375 psi at 180 degrees F. Each stick is 5 feet in length and is sold in a package of 10. Licensed plumbers and pipe fitters install this product in residential and light commercial plumbing systems.

The U855W5 is designed for hot and cold potable water supply applications, including recirculation systems where chlorine resistance is a priority. It is compatible with 3/8-inch quick-connect and brass PEX insert fittings. The rigid stick format suits branch line and short-run installations where flexibility is not required. It is listed and approved under NSF-61, FDA, CSA, ASTM, and UPC standards, confirming suitability for drinking water contact in residential and commercial plumbing systems.

Key Features

• Type B silane cross-linking method provides elevated antioxidant and thermal stabilizer content for chlorine-rated and recirculation system use
• Burst pressure rated at 1,100 psi at 73 degrees F and 375 psi at 180 degrees F
• NSF-61, FDA, CSA/ASTM, and UPC listed and approved for potable water contact
• 25-year warranty covering materials even when used with other manufacturers ASTM SDR-9 certified fittings; warranty is not pro-rated
• Compatible with 3/8-inch quick-connect and brass PEX insert fittings
• 5-foot rigid stick format sold in packages of 10

Compatibility

Designed for use with 3/8-inch quick-connect and brass PEX insert fittings meeting ASTM SDR-9 certification standards. Suitable for hot and cold potable water supply lines in residential and light commercial plumbing installations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and IPC requirements. Support pipe every 30 inches both vertically and horizontally, and protect pipe where it enters or exits slabs or walls. Maintain minimum clearances: 18 inches from water heaters, boilers, and wood-burning appliances; 12 inches from recessed lights; 6 inches from gas appliance vents. Do not kink the pipe, expose it to direct sunlight, or use duct tape, pipe dope, threading compound, or mineral or linseed oil with this product.